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Things to see in Reykjanes-aðalviti (Iceland): 15 places and when to go
Reykjanes-aðalviti is a town in Iceland, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Architecture (3), Mountains (3). The best known are Gunnuhver, Reykjanesviti and Þorbjörn. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 20 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Iceland · 63.8156, -22.7044
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (8) · Architecture (3) · Mountains (3) · Museums and art (2) · Hot springs (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- KEF Reykjavík, 19 km as the crow flies
What to see in Reykjanes-aðalviti
The places in and around Reykjanes-aðalviti, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- GunnuhverHot spring and volcano in Iceland1.1 km
- ReykjanesvitiLighthouse in Iceland3 m
- ÞorbjörnMountain in Iceland14 km
- ReykjanestáSpit in southwestern Iceland626 m
- Hopsnes lighthouseLighthouse in Iceland15 km
- SýrfellMountain in Iceland3.3 km
- ÞórðarfellMountain in Iceland12 km
- The Retreat at Blue Lagoon IcelandHotel in Iceland14 km
- KvikanMuseum14 km
- MiðahóllMountain in Iceland3.4 km
- Bridge between continentsIcelandic bridge over the Álfagjá rift valley, connecting the Eurasian and the North-American tectonic plate6.0 km
- Reykjanes awakensGallery14 km
- ReykjanesVolcano7.0 km
- Stampar CraterMountain in Iceland3.5 km
- Sundlaug GrindavíkurWith kids14 km
When to go to Reykjanes-aðalviti
The best time to visit Reykjanes-aðalviti is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible5:02
- FebPossible8:10
- MarPossible11:14
- AprPossible14:38
- MayBest time17:50
- JunBest time20:09
- JulBest time19:06
- AugBest time15:59
- SepBest time12:36
- OctBest time9:19
- NovPossible6:01
- DecPossible3:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 50. In May, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to Iceland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Reykjanes-aðalviti
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF, Reykjavík), 19 km as the crow flies. How to get around Iceland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Keflavík24 places23 km
- Strandarkirkja5 places49 km
- Reykjavík100 places52 km
- Kjós9 places83 km
- Selfoss28 places85 km
- Þingvallakirkja19 places92 km
And all of Iceland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Reykjanes-aðalviti?
The best known: Gunnuhver, Reykjanesviti, Þorbjörn, Reykjanestá, Hopsnes lighthouse. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Reykjanes-aðalviti?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 20 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 50.
How do you get to Reykjanes-aðalviti?
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 19 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Reykjanes-aðalviti as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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